Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica)

Other Names (World)
Philippine Duck, Philippine Mallard

Family
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)

Size
48 - 58 cm

First Described (Guide)
Fraser, 1839

Habitat
Lowland lakes, mangrove-line estuaries and marshes.

Range (Guide)

Philippines (B).

Vagrant to Japan, Taiwan (China).

Luzon, Masbate, Mindoro and Mindanao Is (Philippine Is). Accidental to Taiwan and southern Japan.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 5,000 - 10,000 (2010) and decreasing.

Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through conversion to aquaculture and fish ponds, hunting are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Fish, shrimps, insects, rice and young vegetation.

Voice
Typical quacks.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (2)...)

Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) [XC403726]
by David Edwards from Romblon, Romblon, MIMAROPA, Philippines (call, feeding calls)

Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) [XC321144]
by Ross Gallardy from Bislig Airport, Philippines (call)

Subspecies
Forms superspecies with Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) and Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa).

No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

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